Jobs

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Staff on fixed-term contracts account for 48% of the Institute’s workforce. You will find below the positions for engineers, technicians, doctoral students, post-doctoral students and other positions open to recruitment.

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/ Engineers

Biology Research Engineer (M/F)

30 months – Starting January 2, 2025
As a Research Engineer (RI) in Biology, the candidate will work on the preclinical validation of results obtained on cell cultures. The project, funded by the French National Cancer Institute (INCA), is being led by Julie PANNEQUIN from the Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle (IGF – UMR 5203) in collaboration with a research team from the CRCL in Lyon. The candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of specific techniques in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology and animal experimentation.

Job details
• Reference: UMR5203-JULPAN-008
• Link to the official publication: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5203-JULPAN-008/Default.aspx
• Place of work: IGF – Montpellier
• Publication date: November 20, 2025
• Contract type: IT on fixed-term contract
• Contract duration: 30 months
• Planned date of hire: January  2, 2025
• Work load: Full-time
• Remuneration: from 2875.89 euros gross per month, adjustable according to experience
• Desired level of education: BAC+5
• Desired experience: 1 to 4 years
• BAP: A – Life, earth and environmental sciences
• Job type: Biological engineer in data analysis

Missions

As a Research Engineer (RI) in Biology, the candidate will work on the preclinical validation of results obtained on cell cultures. The project, funded by the French National Cancer Institute (INCA), is being led by Julie PANNEQUIN from the Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle (IGF – UMR 5203) in collaboration with a research team from the CRCL in Lyon. The candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of specific techniques in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology and animal experimentation.

Activities

The candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to :
– Carrying out biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology experiments according to pre-established protocols
– Carrying out experiments on small animals (mice, pre-clinical models) according to pre-established protocols
– Adapt experimental protocols and set-ups to requirements;
– Collecting and formatting the information required for the proper conduct of experiments, as well as the results of experiments (writing regular reports).
– Participate in exchanges between the two academic teams and organise meetings during the project
– Analyse the results.
– Monitor the literature on the subject

Competences

– Biochemistry, cell and molecular biology: cell culture, cytotoxicity tests, RT-QPCR, Western blot, cell labelling and cytometry
– Experimentation on rodents
– Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
– Complete autonomy over the project
– Rigour and organisation

Working context

The aim of the research project is to characterise chemotherapy-resistant cells in colon cancer in order to identify vulnerabilities with a view to identifying new therapeutic strategies. The originality of this project lies in the fact that the characterisation will be carried out on the basis of the translatome at the level of the single cell.

Constraints and risks

Working in confined spaces
Long periods of work in a fume hood and on a computer

Contact

Dr Julie Pannequin

/ Postdoc

Postdoctoral fellow (M/F) cell biologist

12 months – Starting March 1, 2025
Your aim will be to characterise the cross-talk between two GPCRs and their membrane environment. Your work will be based mainly on different photonic microscopy methods. You will also be required to characterise the function and pharmacology of the project’s GPCR targets.

Job details
• Reference: UMR5203-ANAMEN-004
• Link to the official publication: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5203-ANAMEN-004/Default.aspx
• Place of work: IGF – Montpellier
• Publication date: November 14, 2024
• Contract type: Researcher on fixed-term contract
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Planned date of hire: March  1, 2025
• Work load: Full-time
• Remuneration: from €3021.50 gross per month, adjustable according to experience
• Desired level of education: Doctorate
• Desired experience: Indifferent
• Section(s) CN : 28 – Pharmacology, bioengineering, imaging, biotechnology

Missions

Your aim will be to characterise the cross-talk between two GPCRs and their membrane environment. Your work will be based mainly on different photonic microscopy methods. You will also be required to characterise the function and pharmacology of the project’s GPCR targets.

Activities

– Eukaryotic cell culture: transfections, stable lines, organelle/lipid labelling
– Photonic microscopy (e.g. FLIM, confocal, TIRF)
– GPCR functional assays in cells / pharmacology / time-resolved FRET
– Molecular biology
– Analysing and recording the results obtained, the protocols developed and training new team members in these experiments
– write reports / research articles / oral presentations
– reporting on experiments carried out on a regular basis and at team meetings
– taking part in common tasks within the laboratory
– Keeping abreast of advances in the field and the literature

Competences

– PhD in cell biology and/or photonic imaging
– Experience in cell biology and cell line culture
– Experience in fluorescence imaging
– Ability and appetite for solving experimental problems/challenges
– Honesty and transparency in communicating experiences and results
– Demonstrated ability to write research articles in English and to present results orally
– Ability to work in a team and with collaborators, but also to work autonomously
– Good written and spoken English

Working context

We are looking for a postdoc to join our ‘Neuroreceptors, Dynamics and Function’ team at the Institute of Functional Genomics in Montpellier, France. Our team is made up of 18 researchers, postdocs, engineers and PhD students of different nationalities, forming a friendly and dynamic group. Our work focuses mainly on the study of class C GPCRs. The proposed position is funded by an ERC coordinated by Dr Anaïs Menny, who will be your direct supervisor. The Institute’s scientific environment offers many opportunities for interaction and support from other teams studying GPCRs.

Contact

Dr Anaïs Menny

/ Thesis

Thesis on the pharmacology of cardiac automatism M/F

3 years – Starting: 1 November 2024 – Deadline for applications: 26 September 2024
This thesis focuses on the study of molecules that modulate calcium-activated K+ channels SK4 and G protein-activated channels GIRK4. These molecules show a promising effect in suppressing atrial fibrillation and sinus dysfunction.

Job details
• Reference: UMR5203-MATMAN-009
• Link to the official publication: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UMR5203-MATMAN-009/Default.aspx
• Place of work: IGF – Montpellier
• Publication date: September 5, 2024
• Contract type: Fixed-term contract Doctoral student
• Contract duration: 36 months
• Start date of thesis: November 1, 2024
• Work load: Full-time
• Remuneration: Remuneration is a minimum of €2135.00 per month
• Section(s) CN : 1 – Interactions, particles, nuclei from the laboratory to the cosmos
• Name of scientific director: Matteo Mangoni

Description of thesis subject

This thesis is part of the research plan of the CARDINNOV SK4BLOCK-AFHF ERA-Net (2024-2027). It is also co-financed by the ANR CANTATA project (2024-2027). The subject focuses on the study of molecules that modulate calcium-activated K+ channels SK4 and channels activated by G proteins GIRK4. These molecules show a promising effect in suppressing atrial fibrillation and sinus dysfunction. The main part of the project will involve creating optical and electrical activation maps of the sinus node, atria and ventricle, in normal rhythm and under arrhythmia, in order to test the effect of these molecules. The thesis project also includes confocal calcium imaging experiments on isolated cardiac myocytes and intact tissue, as well as the patch-clamp technique on isolated myocytes. The PhD student will also study the effect of these molecules on the inflammatory processes associated with fibrillation and sinus dysfunction. At the end of the thesis, the PhD student will have an overall view of the pathophysiological role of SK4 and GIRK4 in the determination of heart rate and atrial rhythmicity, as well as in the tissue remodelling associated with arrhythmias.

Working context

The doctoral student will have at his/her disposal all the instruments and technical approaches required to carry out his/her project. The IGF is a high-level multidisciplinary centre, combining physiology with neuroscience and cancer biology. The PhD student will benefit from a stimulating scientific environment within the IGF and the international networks to which the team belongs: the ERA-Net CARDINNOV network and the Fondation Leducq FANTASY transatlantic network of excellence. The PhD student will work under the supervision of Anne Vincent and Matteo Mangoni in the Cardiac Rhythm and Ischaemia Pathophysiology team (https://www.igf.cnrs.fr/index.php/fr/h-teams-fr/ht-barrere-fr). The team brings together internationally recognised experts in the field of ion channels and processes associated with ischaemia-reperfusion. The team has a unique collection of mice mutant for ion channels involved in cardiac automatism. For ex-vivo experiments, the team has two complete patch-clamp facilities, an isolated Langendorff heart facility and an optical mapping system for membrane potential and intracellular calcium. All confocal, FRET, BRET and super-resolution microscopy approaches are available on the Biocampus platforms housed at the IGF or on the Arnaud de Villeneuve campus. The team also has a platform for continuous recording of ECG by telemetry, blood pressure and mouse activity. Conventional or laser-assisted cardiac ultrasound is also available.

Constraints and risks

The thesis requires the ability to work as part of a research team and a strong motivation to learn. The thesis does not involve on-call hours, and does not present any radiological or biological risks.

Contact

Dr Matteo Mangoni

/ Other contracts

R&D Project Manager, development of medicinal bacteria for neurodegenerative diseases (M/F)

Open-ended contract – Start date: 1st half of 2025 – Deadline for applications: 1st July 2025
NBX BIOSCIENCES is an innovative company specialising in the design and management of short, medium and long-term research and development projects aimed at solving complex problems related to neurodegenerative diseases and brain disorders associated with inflammation.

Job details
• Reference: NBX-CDI2412
• Place of work: IGF – Montpellier
• Publication date: December 1, 2024
• Contract type: Open-ended contract
• Planned date of hire: First half of 2025
• Work load: Full-time
• Remuneration: Between €45,000 and €50,000 gross per annum (depending on experience)
• Desired level of education: Doctorate
• Desired experience: Minimum 2 years
• Job type: Biotech R&D Project Manager

About NBX Biosciences

NBX BIOSCIENCES is an innovative company specialising in the design and management of short, medium and long-term research and development projects aimed at solving complex problems linked to neurodegenerative diseases and brain disorders associated with inflammation. We are working with a strong potential for innovation to meet the health challenges in these fields.

Missions

Reporting to the Director and working in collaboration with our research team, the Project Manager will be responsible for :

  • Design, plan and lead innovative research projects on neurodegenerative diseases and inflammation-related brain disorders in preclinical mouse models.
  • Carry out analyses, interpret results and write scientific reports for project follow-up.
  • Working closely with the internal team and external partners to ensure the progress and relevance of the work.

Desired profile

  • Doctorate in science, neuroscience, biotechnology or a similar field
    Experience (minimum 2 years) in research into neurodegenerative or intestinal diseases, cerebral inflammation, disorders of the intestinal microbiota, the gut-brain axis or a related field
  • Project management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate results clearly, including in English

Prerequisites

  • Animal experimentation accreditation (level 1 or designer, surgery would be a plus)
  • Very good command of English (spoken and written)
  • Very high level of commitment and motivation and the choice of a career in science with a ONE-HEALTH vision, including reducing carbon impact, recycling/reducing plastic consumables, etc.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact healthcare projects
  • Career development in line with that of the company: from the early stages to becoming a major global player in our sector of activity
  • Stimulating working environment and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
  • Flexible working hours and organisation: based on trust and professional responsibility/commitment!
  • Possibility of profit-sharing in the form of company share warrants (BSA)
  • Health insurance
  • Meal vouchers

Contact

If you would like to join a start-up in its early stages of development, contribute to its growth and revolutionise treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and Alzheimer’s disease in particular, please send your application (covering letter and CV) to Damien Rei damien.rei@nbxbiosciences.com.

Animal experimentation technician – Reserved for CNRS employees only

Internal mobility – Winter 2025 campaign – Deadline for applications: 16 January 2025
Working on a breeding and functional exploration platform, the candidate will carry out experiments on rodents in accordance with pre-established protocols, as part of the research projects of the teams using the platform. Depending on the needs of the department, he/she may also contribute to the breeding and maintenance of lines.

Job details
• Reference: UMR5203-MOBINT-J53017
• Link to the official publication: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/MOBINT/UMR5203-MOBINT-J53017/Default.aspx
• Place of work: IGF – Montpellier
• Publication date: Décember 3, 2024
• Institute : INSB
• Session: Winter 2025 campaign
• Function group : TG3
• BAP: A – Life, earth and environmental sciences
• Job type: Animal experimentation technician

Missions

Au sein d’un plateau d’élevage et d’exploration fonctionnelle, l’agent réalisera des expérimentations sur rongeurs en respectant les protocoles préétablis, dans le cadre des projets de recherche des équipes utilisatrices du plateau. En fonction des nécessités du service, il/elle pourra également contribuer à l’élevage et au maintien des lignées.

Activities

– Assisting experimenters by carrying out experiments according to established protocols and in compliance with regulations
– Gathering and formatting the information required for the proper conduct of experiments
– Act as the technical interface between the research team and the animal house
– Prepare and process samples for analysis
– Keep regulatory records and a laboratory notebook
– Monitor the entire breeding process, from selecting breeding animals to caring for newborns
– Carry out first-level upkeep and maintenance of animals, breeding facilities and equipment
– Observe the animals and monitor their behaviour and state of health, administer the prescribed treatments

Competences

Knowledge
– Animal experimentation: operating techniques (general knowledge – surgery would be a plus)
– Animal biology
– Mathematical calculation (basic knowledge)
– Rodent rearing conditions in accordance with industry standards
– Health and safety regulations
– English language: A2 to B1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Operational skills
– Know how to use biology techniques
– Know how to identify animal suffering
– Know how to use and carry out routine maintenance on dedicated equipment
– be able to report
– Use software specific to the activity
– Manage relations with contacts
– Minimum Applicator level training in animal experimentation (decree 2013-118 of 1 February 2013)

Working context

The RAM-iExplore platform is part of the RAM (Réseau des Animaleries de Montpellier) technology platform. It is housed within the Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle (IGF), a 350-strong multidisciplinary institute that studies physiological and pathological cellular communications in the fields of neuroscience, endocrinology, cardiology and cancer. Its project is led by 21 teams accredited by the CNRS, Inserm and the University of Montpellier when the unit is renewed in 2021, and two emerging teams created in 2023. The RAM-iExplore platform provides animal models to researchers at the IGF and the other institute on the Arnaud de Villeneuve campus (Institut de Génétique Humaine), as well as to RAM partners.

The management of the IGF wishes to decompartmentalise animal breeding and experimentation activities in order to enhance the value of the staff working on the platform by offering them a more varied activity and by involving them more closely in the research projects of the teams using the platform. The staff member to be recruited will therefore be offered a broad range of activities, combining active participation in the various experiments carried out by the teams using the platform and, depending on the needs of the service, zootechnical activities (animal production and stabling). The staff member will report to the iExplore operational manager and to the platform’s scientific manager.

The position involves a number of constraints and obligations: working staggered hours for one or two half-days a month (on a voluntary basis), wearing PPE in the event of exposure to chemical and biological agents, working in a confined environment.